Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

2006TV-PG5 seasons

Overview

Seasons

Details

Football is god in small-town Texas, where the Dillon High School Panthers seem to be a shoo-in for the state championship for the first time in 15 years -- and the pressure to win is enormous for the team's new coach, Eric Taylor.

In rural Texas, there isn't much in life that matters more than high school football -- a point this series drives home searingly as it chronicles the ups and downs of a team that carries the heart and soul of its town on its players' backs.

Summary of Season 2 (2007) - 4 discs

The team's future hangs in the balance as coach Eric Taylor prepares to leave Dillon for a college-level coaching job at Texas Methodist University. Unchanged in her thinking, his pregnant wife, Tami, holds firm to her decision to stay behind.

Summary of Season 3 (2008) - 4 discs

In the third season of this critically acclaimed series, former star running back Brian "Smash" Williams works to recover from a serious knee injury, while coach Eric Taylor tries his best to hold the squad together and grab gridiron glory.

Summary of Season 4 (2009) - 3 discs

Big dreams mean big pressure for football coach Eric Taylor and his Panthers in a town that lives and breathes by the team's record. On top of that, Taylor must also help his players through personal dramas and manage his own life off the field.

Summary of Season 5 (2010) - 3 discs

In Season 5 of this critically acclaimed drama, star quarterback Vince tries to steer clear of trouble, Luke considers transferring to a prestigious private school and Coach Taylor struggles to balance his job with his responsibilities at home.

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Subtitles

English

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 5.1

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 5.1

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Subtitles

English SDH

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 5.1

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Subtitles

English SDH

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 5.1

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Subtitles

English SDH

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 5.1

Rating

TV-PG - This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

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Reviews

age 14+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this sports drama -- like the movie it's based on -- centers on the coach and players of an elite high school football team in small-town Texas. There's constant tension between the community's desire to win games and the coach's goal of helping his players understand the inner strength they need to truly be winners. Racial tensions, underage drinking, and sexual tension are prevalent, and some of the football scenes can get pretty intense. Other mature issues include infidelity, abusive relationships, divorce, going to war, and more.

Sexual
Content

Some hugging, kissing, and making out, as well as strong innuendo. Teens are seen in bed together. One high school kid sleeps with his 30-something neighbor and also his best friend's girlfriend. A girl cheats on her boyfriend. Some lingerie/underwear shots. Dating, relationships, and sex (including virginity) are discussed.

Violence

The games are rough, and some of the injuries are very serious. Some arguing, pushing, and shoving between feuding teammates. One storyline deals with sexual assault, another with murder. Some abusive relationships.

Language

Social
Behavior

There's a strong focus on playing from the heart as well as playing to win. Respect for teammates, family, and community are stressed. Racial tension is also a theme here. Prayers are both seen and heard throughout show.

Consumerism

Restaurant logos, such as Applebee's, are distantly visible. Sports drink bottles are visible, but no logos.

Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol

Underage drinking (often with the intention of getting drunk); one player is hung over on several occasions.

Age appropriate

Not an issue

Depends on your child and your family

Parents strongly cautioned

Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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